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Post by FrontroverPaul on Jul 7, 2023 13:39:53 GMT
Am keeping an eye for Sunday matinee returns - their website wouldnt let me book tickets for either performance I could attend on Thursday, so I'm just hoping a return appears as there's apparently a 28 piece orchestra playing Carousel at RAM! Yes full orchestra and overtures for both acts. The sound was superb. The whole thing was sheer class. I've seen a load of college musicals, including Mountview's excellent Carousel in 2022, and for me was the best ever so do hope you manage to get a ticket. Running time a full three hours. Thursday matinee was around 90% full. Only looked round briefly but I'd estimate about 20 empty seats including five in the (sold as restricted view but isn't) £10 front row. I asked at the box office about a Musicals Cabaret show at 5.45 on Sunday (sold out but was told to enquire about returns on the day) and the person in front of me was buying a ticket or two.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 7, 2023 20:09:18 GMT
This should really be in the College Productions thread, but there are a few empty seats tonight as well (for Carousel), including about 5 in the front row. I’d think that the odds of turning up and getting a ticket on Sunday are very good.
It’s such a joy to hear the music being played by this orchestra and with a respectful audience who don’t talk through the overture. I wish they hadn’t added a load of applause points in the middle of songs though (even using such tricks as dimming the lights to make people think the song is over).
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Post by robertb213 on Jul 11, 2023 21:41:19 GMT
Another obscure one for the collectors and fans of the 80s.... The Gallery Players in Ipswich are doing Xanadu, 24th to 29th July 😁
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Post by lovemusicals on Jul 21, 2023 10:52:25 GMT
Hi all
I'm an avid read here but never post, but felt had to share news of an upcoming production in Edinburgh of Hunchback of Notre Dame.
I was in rehearsals for a Fringe show I'm involved when the next group came in after. I've never heard HB (I know - a sin!) so I asked if I could watch their run through as a fellow performer.
Shivers, tears, gut punching. And this was all before mics, lights and costumes. I've looked them up, company called Captivate Theatre running five musicals the first fortnight of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Honestly amazing range of talent and from what I gather all local to Edinburgh/surrounding areas. If you're around for the Fringe, I'd definitely recommend.
Thanks for keeping me updated with all the theatre news guys! Appreciate the site greatly ❤️
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 4, 2023 10:52:52 GMT
90% of amateur musicals at the moment seem to be from a pool of about 20 with Legally Blonde, Shrek, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Addams Family and Kinky Boots currently the most chosen, but there are a few less travelled roads around.
Coming up are Sunday In The Park With George at the Yvonne Arnaud Guildford presented by Quick Fantastic from 13-23 September and Ushers (about theatre front of house workers) at the Guild Theatre Gravesend on 6,7,13 and 14 October.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Sept 9, 2023 18:51:47 GMT
Saw Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group's Jesus Christ Superstar at the Church Hill Theatre last night and absolutely loved it, production values were fantastic, easily one of the best amateur shows I've seen. This production has caught some attention for casting a non-binary Jesus and a female Judas, both of which were fantastic performers and really embodied their roles. Will keep an eye out for future EUSOG shows. Fresh from their sellout run of A Chorus Line at the Fringe, EUSOG have announced they're doing Little Shop of Horrors at the Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh from 23-27 January 2024. Seriously considering heading up there to see it. I'd like a bonus visit to Edinburgh outside the festival and I'd love to see what EUSOG do with Little Shop of Horrors.
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Post by tcodd1 on Sept 13, 2023 18:59:34 GMT
As mentioned previously, Abingdon Operatic Society present CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG next month! 🗓️ Tues 24th - Sat 28th October ⏰ 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee 🎭 Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Oxon. OX14 1DE 🎟️ Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic I’ll be playing Goran, a Vulgarian spy - such a great role!
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Post by oxfordsimon on Sept 24, 2023 16:57:29 GMT
Oxford Operatic have just announced Funny Girl for July 2024 at Oxford Playhouse
They are currently seeking a Director, Choreographer and MD
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Sept 24, 2023 17:06:08 GMT
Beautiful has recently been released for amateur performances. There's a production at the York Grand Opera House, presented by York Stage, between 15 and 23 September which seems an ambitious 10 show schedule. I'm fairly sure the touring professional production only offered an 8 show one week stay at each venue. I'm booked anyway. Will also mention this on the amateur musicals thread but thought fans of the show might not look there. I saw this at the matinee yesterday. I'd never seen it before, so didn't really know what to expect. I wasn't sure if it would really be my thing as I didn't think I'd know most of the songs, but there were a few I recognised. I've enjoyed previous shows I've seen by York Stage, so thought this would be a good chance to see it. I thought all the cast were excellent, especially Carole being on stage almost all the time. It certainly kept my attention well for something I didn't know if I would be that interested in, and overall I enjoyed it. As an aside, this was the first time I'd driven to York and used the park and ride, which was very easy and good value for money. I always used to go on the train, but this year I have been more adventurous in driving a bit further to theatres, as some of the train tickets have got really expensive, and I don't want to have to be reliant on trains if they go on strike when I want to be at the theatre.
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Post by danb on Sept 24, 2023 17:08:46 GMT
Weston Operatics are doing ‘Chess’ next week and even got a shout out from Elaine this afternoon! Apparently her brother is involved somehow too. We’re going twice, as I adore the score.
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Post by james1969 on Sept 24, 2023 19:46:11 GMT
Weston Operatics are doing ‘Chess’ next week and even got a shout out from Elaine this afternoon! Apparently her brother is involved somehow too. We’re going twice, as I adore the score. I don’t think Elaine Paige has a brother. I think you misunderstood one of her “jokes” on today’s show regarding actor Patrick with the surname Page
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 25, 2023 1:09:44 GMT
Beautiful has recently been released for amateur performances. There's a production at the York Grand Opera House, presented by York Stage, between 15 and 23 September which seems an ambitious 10 show schedule. I'm fairly sure the touring professional production only offered an 8 show one week stay at each venue. I'm booked anyway. Will also mention this on the amateur musicals thread but thought fans of the show might not look there. I saw this at the matinee yesterday. I'd never seen it before, so didn't really know what to expect. I wasn't sure if it would really be my thing as I didn't think I'd know most of the songs, but there were a few I recognised. I've enjoyed previous shows I've seen by York Stage, so thought this would be a good chance to see it. I thought all the cast were excellent, especially Carole being on stage almost all the time. It certainly kept my attention well for something I didn't know if I would be that interested in, and overall I enjoyed it. As an aside, this was the first time I'd driven to York and used the park and ride, which was very easy and good value for money. I always used to go on the train, but this year I have been more adventurous in driving a bit further to theatres, as some of the train tickets have got really expensive, and I don't want to have to be reliant on trains if they go on strike when I want to be at the theatre. Yup, I was front row at the same matinee and it was indeed top notch amateur musical theatre and well worth the early start and late return so I also had a few hours exploring York. I travelled by train via London, Sheffield and Leeds which added an hour to the journey each way but the saving over the extortionate East Coat mainline prices more than covered the show ticket price
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 25, 2023 1:26:50 GMT
Quick mention of an amateur musical I wouldn't have known about but for a mention by Elaine Paige a couple of Sundays ago as we were leaving for a holiday in the area. (well 75 miles away really but that was close enough to go!)
At Huddersfield's Lawrence Batley Theatre, By George was set in a Yorkshire fish and chips shop and the local pub. It was unusual having been written by, and starring, a member of the company. Strong performances especially from the ladies, broad Yorkshire humour and some pretty good songs.
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Post by robertb213 on Sept 28, 2023 19:54:30 GMT
Anyone who wants to tick off Nine the musical, it's on at the Abbey Theatre in St Albans until Saturday.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 8, 2023 16:03:52 GMT
Here's a few more that aren't often seen on any stage.
Anastasia at BritVic Theatre Ascot on 3 - 5 November ( Ocean Theatre Youth Group - is this a UK premiere ?)
Dames At Sea at Vale Theatre Northfleet Kent on 16-18 November.
Side Show at the CryerArts Theatre Carshalton Surrey on 25 -28 October.
I saw Ocean's My Fair Lady at Ascot last year and the young people played it too much for laughs in my opinion especially Henry Higgins. Hopefully Anastasia will be taken more seriously !
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Oct 25, 2023 1:59:01 GMT
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 25, 2023 9:25:25 GMT
Good for them and thanks for the tip off. WBOS also performed Beautiful, the Carol King Musical earlier this month. I believe the York Stage production of Beautiful I saw last month was the first amateur production in the UK to reach the stage, but it could well be that West Brom scheduled that first and were leapfrogged. Will be interesting if that happens again with Love Never Dies. Unusually it opens with a Wednesday matinee, which I've just booked and got the last remaining front row stalls seat. The £4 booking fee on top of the £29.50 top price ticket seat is higher than most amateur shows but I'm sure it will be worth every penny.
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Post by bobbievanhusen on Oct 26, 2023 0:01:11 GMT
They're certainly ambitious with their shows. I never knew that Aida, Sunset and Ghost had been released to Amateur societies
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Post by ruthieh on Oct 26, 2023 7:17:58 GMT
As mentioned previously, Abingdon Operatic Society present CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG next month! 🗓️ Tues 24th - Sat 28th October ⏰ 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee 🎭 Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Oxon. OX14 1DE 🎟️ Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic I’ll be playing Goran, a Vulgarian spy - such a great role! We saw it last night…and very good it was too! and you were a brilliantly funny Goran 👏🏻👏🏻
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Post by tcodd1 on Oct 26, 2023 8:32:03 GMT
As mentioned previously, Abingdon Operatic Society present CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG next month! 🗓️ Tues 24th - Sat 28th October ⏰ 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Saturday matinee 🎭 Amey Theatre, Abingdon School, Oxon. OX14 1DE 🎟️ Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/abingdonoperatic I’ll be playing Goran, a Vulgarian spy - such a great role! We saw it last night…and very good it was too! and you were a brilliantly funny Goran 👏🏻👏🏻 Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it! 💙 Goran is such a fun part to play; I’m just glad that it’s coming across as funny for the audience!!
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Post by danb on Oct 26, 2023 8:35:14 GMT
They're certainly ambitious with their shows. I never knew that Aida, Sunset and Ghost had been released to Amateur societies I assumed that the last Ghost tour WAS amateur? 😑 It certainly played that way.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 30, 2023 10:48:10 GMT
Earls Courtiers are presenting Sweeney Todd at Refettorio Felix (a Kensington drop in centre and community kitchen) from Tuesday - Friday 21 -24 November. The £45 ticket price includes "a 3 course michelin-star-style dinner with half a bottle of wine" as well as the show. Friday is already sold out.
Proceeds for charity and for the price it seems a very good deal. The Earls Courtiers' open air West Side Story in the summer was excellent.
We've booked
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Post by aingidh on Jan 27, 2024 21:55:40 GMT
Was at the closing night of Edinburgh University Savoy Opera Group's Little Shop this evening, incredible as expected. EUSOG have always put on very strong productions that are very professional in standard.
Full standing ovation at the end and INSANE atmosphere in the venue.
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